Heart disease is the leading cause of death and disability in people with diabetes. Controlling blood sugar and lowering blood pressure and cholesterol can help reduce your heart disease risk. Almonds have long been recognized for their heart health benefits. That’s because they have a unique nutrient profile that helps reduce risk factors associated with heart disease.
An ounce of almonds a day can help reduce heart disease risk in people with diabetes. Almonds are a low glycemic index food which helps to control blood sugar.
In fact, research shows that eating almonds for breakfast is a great way to stabilize your blood sugar levels for most of the day. The powerful nutrient package of almonds also includes hunger-fighting protein, filling dietary fiber, “good” fats and important vitamins and minerals such as magnesium and potassium to help lower blood pressure.
Here are 10 ways you can bite into the power of almonds.
1. Toss 2–3 cups of almonds with a beaten egg white before tossing them with spices and roasting—the egg white helps the spices adhere to the almonds. A one ounce serving (23 almonds) will give you 6g protein, 5g carbohydrate and 14g fat.
2. Pair almonds with a piece of fruit for the perfect snack combination to help you power through your day.
3. Add almond butter to your favorite hot breakfast cereal for a burst of flavor and 6g of protein per serving.
4. Make your own almond butter by placing 2 cups of natural or roasted almonds in a food processor and blending for 20–30 minutes, stopping and scraping down the bowl as necessary. It takes a while, but the resulting butter will be smooth and creamy.
Bite Into The Power Of Almonds was originally published on blackdoctor.org
